# Seneca — The Consolation of Philosophy character guide

> Seneca in The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0030-song-vi-nero-s-infamy

## Who they are

Stoic philosopher and advisor to Nero, mentioned as a victim of tyranny.

## Relationships

### [Nero](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/characters/nero)

_rivalry_

Nero, the tyrannical emperor, forced his former tutor Seneca to commit suicide, exemplifying the betrayal of a mentor by a power-mad ruler.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/chapters/iii)

Seneca is listed among those brought to destruction for living according to Philosophy's principles.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_consolation_of_philosophy_se/chapters/v)

Mentioned as a friend and preceptor of Nero who was forced to choose his manner of death, illustrating the peril of royal association.

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